May 19 is a memorable date for many fans of pop culture and sports. On this day, some of the most iconic television shows, movies and wrestling events took place. Here are some of the highlights:
In 2019, Game of Thrones aired its series finale, which was one of the most controversial and divisive endings in television history. The episode revealed the fate of the Iron Throne and the characters who fought for it. The episode also sparked a lot of debate and criticism from fans and critics alike.
In 1999, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace premiered in theaters, marking the beginning of the prequel trilogy. The film introduced new characters such as Qui-Gon Jinn, Padmé Amidala and Jar Jar Binks, as well as a young Anakin Skywalker. The film also featured the epic lightsaber duel between Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
In 2005, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith was released, completing the prequel trilogy. The film showed the tragic fall of Anakin Skywalker to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader. The film also featured the climactic battle between Anakin and Obi-Wan on the volcanic planet of Mustafar.
In 2011, The Office aired its seventh season finale, which was also the last episode to feature Steve Carell as Michael Scott, the clueless but lovable boss of Dunder Mifflin. Michael left the company to move to Colorado with his fiancée Holly. His departure was marked by emotional farewells from his co-workers and a surprise cameo from Will Ferrell.
In 2013, WWE held its Extreme Rules pay-per-view event, which featured some of the most brutal matches in wrestling history. The main event was a steel cage match between Brock Lesnar and Triple H, which Lesnar won by escaping the cage. The event also featured a ladder match between John Cena and Ryback for the WWE Championship, which ended in a no-contest after both men crashed through the stage.
These are just some of the events that happened on May 19 in history. What are some of your favorite memories from this date? Let us know in the comments below!
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